{"id":26713,"date":"2021-12-24T06:06:11","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T06:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=26713"},"modified":"2021-12-24T06:06:11","modified_gmt":"2021-12-24T06:06:11","slug":"nigerian-newspapers-headlines-friday-24-december-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsroom247.com.ng\/?p=26713","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Newspapers Headlines, Friday, 24 \u00a0December, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUARDIAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Biden says a Trump candidacy would motivate second term run<\/p>\n<p>Police foil kidnap attempt of 48 people in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Lagos describes planned takeover of Magodo illegal<\/p>\n<p>Police nab man with fresh human head in Ondo, sanction five officers in Delta<\/p>\n<p>Nollywood veteran actor, Sam Obiago, dies<\/p>\n<p>Man set ablaze inside vehicle in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Gas tanker kills six, injures others in Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Putin sees &#8216;positive&#8217; US reaction to Russia security proposals<\/p>\n<p>We have learnt from UAE episode, it is now tit-for-tat in aeropolitics<\/p>\n<p>False declaration, non-compliance responsible for delay of cargo clearance<\/p>\n<p>Customs Western marine intercepts N3.6m petrol from smugglers<\/p>\n<p>NADECO&#8217;s under-ground and open-ground patriots &#8211; Part 4<\/p>\n<p>Lalong signs 2022 appropriation bill of N106.8b into law<\/p>\n<p>Darkness looms as gas shortage hits GenCos<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: FG restricts religious gathering to 50 per cent capacity<\/p>\n<p>Shareholders hopeful of improved governance as Titan acquires 89.39% in Union Bank<\/p>\n<p>LAWMA partners firm for Lagos- Badagry Expressway cleanup<\/p>\n<p>Lagos government tasks workers on personal development for quality service delivery<\/p>\n<p>NHRC panel awards N147m compensation to 27 victims of police brutality<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re in final phase of campaign against insurgents, other criminals &#8216; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>Buhari&#8217;s endorsement of Electronic Transmission of results-An Xmas gift: VON DG<\/p>\n<p>Troops immobilise 14 illegal refineries, recover stolen product in N\/Delta &#8216; DHQ<\/p>\n<p>Lagos warns hospitals against employing non-certified foreign health workers<\/p>\n<p>Fire related deaths drop by 100% &#8216; Fire service boss<\/p>\n<p>NBC to establish Institute for Broadcast Policy and Regulation in 2022 &#8216; DG<\/p>\n<p>Troops apprehend 16 migrant bandits, eliminate scores in North Central &#8216; DHQ<\/p>\n<p><strong>PUNCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ex-NSCDC commandant forfeits 60 buildings, land to FG over corruption<\/p>\n<p>Cleric nabbed with human head in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>NAPTIP begins prosecution of Spain-based human trafficker, Mama Bobby<\/p>\n<p>Extrajudicial killings: NHRC pays N146m to Apo six, ex-ministers relative<\/p>\n<p>NIS warns of foreign terror attacks, FG heightens security<\/p>\n<p>Ogun, WHO vaccinate HIV\/AIDS patients against COVID-19<\/p>\n<p>Hisbah disowns plan to invite new Miss Nigeria, parents over immorality<\/p>\n<p>CAN laments Nigerians hopeless situation during Yuletide<\/p>\n<p>Residents await Lagos govts decisive actions as land grabbers unleash mayhem on Magodo GRA<\/p>\n<p>FRSC enforces speed limit in Bauchi, arrests 113 offenders<\/p>\n<p>Rejection of Electoral Act amendment, odious politics<\/p>\n<p>Darkness looms as six power plants halt operations over gas shortage<\/p>\n<p>Reps deliberate on NYSC Fund, firms may donate one per cent profit<\/p>\n<p>Niger Delta agency plans eight Songhai farms in Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves N65.3bn for power projects in 2022<\/p>\n<p>FG projects 61% growth in GDP per capita by 2025<\/p>\n<p>Kaduna plans N150bn IGR in two years, El-Rufai signs N278bn budget<\/p>\n<p>Govts neglect of private sector causing economic woes NACCIMA<\/p>\n<p>Currency swap: CBN sells 3.69bn yuan in three years<\/p>\n<p>Seplat sacks ex-CEO from board<\/p>\n<p>Titan Trust buys 89.39% stake in Union Bank, says Board<\/p>\n<p>Well raise infrastructure finance from N13tn pension funds, others CBN<\/p>\n<p>Arik sacks pilots for embarking on strike<\/p>\n<p>At the mercy of maddening traffic, one chance robbers unleash pain, death on traumatised Lagos commuters<\/p>\n<p>Female fraudster hypnotises Rivers pepper soup seller, flees with phones, cash<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest syndicate buying cars with fake bank alerts<\/p>\n<p>Fleeing prisoner, housewife arrested for kidnapping, killing Imo 75-year-old<\/p>\n<p>Two killed as fuel truck misses Ibadan filling station, crushes vehicles<\/p>\n<p>LASUTH attack: Hospital workers waited 12 hours before treatment, victim dead, says family<\/p>\n<p>Delta police arrest 18-year-old suspected robber, recover ammunition<\/p>\n<p>Vehicles, building burnt in Anambra petrol station explosion<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun foils bandits operations, rescues travellers on Osun highway<\/p>\n<p>We rescued 48 of abducted 70 Kano-bound travellers Police<\/p>\n<p>Police intercept 45-year-old man supplying arms, ammunition to bandits<\/p>\n<p>Lagos begins coroners inquest into pupils killing by trailer<\/p>\n<p>Omicron: UAE suspends flights from Nigeria over spike in COVID-19 cases<\/p>\n<p>Divorce: Ife elders move to reconcile Ooni, Prophetess Naomi<\/p>\n<p>Wike lied about debt status, Rivers owing N230bn -ex-NIMASA DG alleges<\/p>\n<p>Strike: ASUUs demands will be addressed soon, says Plateau varsity VC<\/p>\n<p><strong>THISDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nembe Spill: Bayelsa, Aiteo, Regulators Disagree on Sabotage Claims<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Lokoja River Port Will soon Be Completed and Operational\u2019<\/p>\n<p>DHQ: 100 Terrorists, Bandits Killed, 1,081 Surrender in Two&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve Impacted on All Sectors in Rivers, Says Wike<\/p>\n<p>Bamidele Declares Interest to Govern Ekiti, Says Fayemi Won\u2019t Impose Candidate<\/p>\n<p>NSCDC CG Orders Massive Deployment of Personnel for Yuletide<\/p>\n<p>Buhari: With More Military Hardwares Acquired, We\u2019re Now Set to Flush&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Buhari to Elite: Don\u2019t Misinform Nigerians About My Administration<\/p>\n<p>2023: IBB Roots for Osinbajo Presidency<\/p>\n<p>Zulum Meets Foreign NGOs, CSOs over IDP Camps Closure<\/p>\n<p>FG Declares December 27, 28, January 3 Public Holidays for Christmas,&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Titan Trust Acquires Majority Stake in Union Bank<\/p>\n<p>Despite Campaign against Bribery, Illegal Deals Still Thrive at Murtala Muhammed Intl Airport<\/p>\n<p>Expert: Removal of President, Finance Minister in Export-import Policy Formulation Dangerous for Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>LASG Seeks Public Private Collaboration in Waterways Transportation<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NSIA, REA plan N10bn solar system roll-out<\/p>\n<p>Apprehension as NIS uncovers foreign terrorists plot to attack Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Five feared killed as BHaram fires grenade into Maiduguri<\/p>\n<p>Zamfara commissioner resigns, takes appointment as commissioner in Imo<\/p>\n<p>NANS decries deplorable state of roads in SEast, SSouth<\/p>\n<p>Dont be mouth-piece to any interest group, NBC tells media<\/p>\n<p>Insecurity: Ohanaeze tells South East govs to emulate Umahi on Ebubeagu<\/p>\n<p>Lawyer criticises colleague for slamming injunction against Amaechi over contract<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest 120 suspects, rescue 14 kidnap victims in Enugu<\/p>\n<p>Imo assembly suspends 2 lawmakers<\/p>\n<p>Ex-NSCDC Commandant to forfeit 60 buildings, land to FG<\/p>\n<p><strong>VANGUARD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Security situation has improved in Borno under Buhari &#8216; Shehu of Borno<\/p>\n<p>Experts reiterate the safety of Water heaters when appropriately installed<\/p>\n<p>Bandits issue Monday ultimatum to seven Zamfara communities to pay ransom of N37m or face consequences<\/p>\n<p>Electoral Act: NBA knocks Buhari, says exercise of his veto power in bad faith<\/p>\n<p>Kano-Maradi corridor: Amaechi meets German financing advisory<\/p>\n<p>Yuletide: Foreign terrorists planning to attack Abuja, Presidency alerts agencies in leaked memo<\/p>\n<p>Fresh convoy attack: Bandits kill 6, kidnap many travellers in Kaduna State<\/p>\n<p>2023: My Presidency will make Nigeria a globally-competitive nation &#8216; Ohuabunwa<\/p>\n<p>Labour decries worsening power supply across Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re breaching law by stopping workers from union membership, FG tells employers<\/p>\n<p>Why industrial peace continues to elude nation&#8217;s education system &#8216; NASU<\/p>\n<p>U.S Govt promises more 18m doses of COVID-19 vaccine for Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Crossover service: FG restricts religious gatherings to 50% capacity over Covid-19<\/p>\n<p>Yuletide: Police caution against night journeys in Anambra<\/p>\n<p>Imo Police recovers human skull from suspected oil dealers<\/p>\n<p>Police arrest suspected supplier of weapons to bandits in Katsina<\/p>\n<p>Magodo land dispute:Judgment creditors misled Nigeria Police in execution of court judgment &#8216; LASG<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves N65.3bn for 16 power projects in 2022<\/p>\n<p>Cleric buys fresh human head for N60,000 &#8216;to better my life<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/alternativeadvert.com\/show.php?z=30&amp;pl=19271&amp;ad_type=81&amp;rl=1800\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEADERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Angry Residents Barricade Road Over Insecurity In Katsina<\/p>\n<p>#EndSARS: NHRC Awards N147m Compensation To 27 Victims<\/p>\n<p>African Rising Motivates Youth With Awards For Peace, Democracy<\/p>\n<p>PMB Promises End To Insecurity As Explosions Rock Maiduguri<\/p>\n<p>Ex-NSCDC Commandant Forfeits 60 Buildings, Land To Federal Govt<\/p>\n<p>2023: IBB Endorses Osinbajo For President<\/p>\n<p>Federal Govt Approves N26bn, $286m, &#8216;9m To Boost Power Supply<\/p>\n<p>5 Die, 12 Injured As ISWAP Terrorists Fire Mortar Bombs On Maiduguri<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria In Final Phase Of War Against Insecurity &#8216; Buhari<\/p>\n<p>BREAKING: Titan Trust Bank Acquires Union Bank<\/p>\n<p>Inferno: Federal Fire Service Saved N19.4trn Property In 2021<\/p>\n<p>AGF Idris Solicits ANAN Support For Financial Reform Initiatives<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRIBUNE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FCTA transport secretariat remits N3.7bn in 2021, impounds 3,508 vehicles<\/p>\n<p>Security our collective responsibility, says Sanwo-Olu at NASFAT conference<\/p>\n<p>How cultural education can help solve Nigeria&#8217;s social ills<\/p>\n<p>Omicron patients are 50% to 70% less likely to need hospital care &#8216; Analysis<\/p>\n<p>Titan Trust Bank acquires 89.39% of Union Bank of Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Remain steadfast in final push against insurgents, Buhari tells military<\/p>\n<p>Land racketeering\/diversion of funds: OYACA nabs 5 Ibadan LG workers<\/p>\n<p>55-year-old man arrested with human head in Ondo<\/p>\n<p>2021: Armed Forces winning war against terrorists, bandits &#8216; DHQ<\/p>\n<p>Magodo: Execution was carried out by bailiffs &#8216; Lagos CJ<\/p>\n<p>Grid collapse imminent as vandals attack trans-forcados pipeline<\/p>\n<p><strong>NATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Firm promotes Igbo apprenticeship system<\/p>\n<p>3,262 graduate from Lagos skills centres<\/p>\n<p>Lawmaker lifts constituents with cash grants, others<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria, Israel agree on 2022 pilgrimage<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Youths should participate more in politics\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Travellers, shoppers groan as prices of goods, cost of transportation skyrocket<\/p>\n<p>Over 4,000 cases recorded in 24 hours, says NCDC<\/p>\n<p>Travellers, shoppers groan as prices of goods, cost of transportation skyrocket<\/p>\n<p>Bandits again kill six, abduct many in Kaduna<\/p>\n<p>Eight die of Lassa fever, 30 test positive in Bauchi<\/p>\n<p>Amotekun foils abduction bid on Ife-Ilesha Expressway<\/p>\n<p>51 terrorists killed, 1,081 surrender in two weeks<\/p>\n<p>Cleric held with human head<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY TRUST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IBB endorses Osinbajo for 2023 presidency<\/p>\n<p>Alex Otti Slams N50bn Suit on Abia information Commissioner, publisher<\/p>\n<p>Stay focused, Buhari charges troops fighting Boko Haram<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Setback for Crossover services as FG limits religious gatherings over Omicron<\/p>\n<p>Terrorists Planning To Attack Abuja, Immigration places officers on alert<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves 16 power projects at N28.62bn , $286.81m, \u20ac9.88m<\/p>\n<p>Omicron: Again, UAE bars flights from Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Tunde Lemo\u2019s Titan Trust Bank Buys Majority Stake in Union Bank<\/p>\n<p>Kogi to establish model science school in all local governments<\/p>\n<p>Yuletide: Fire service now more positioned to respond to emergencies \u2013 CG<\/p>\n<p>Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Dr Liman A. Ibrahim<\/p>\n<p>Gas truck crushes many people in Ibadan<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria needs N6trn to meet water challenges \u2013 Minister<\/p>\n<p>Buhari arrives Maiduguri after Boko Haram attack<\/p>\n<p>2023: Youths urged to eschew acts that will disintegrate Nigeria<\/p>\n<p>Reps pass Infectious Diseases Control Bill<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUTHORITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Governor Uzodimma Goes Bold: Creates Ministry Of Homeland Security<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of Buharis visit, military battle ISWAP<\/p>\n<p>NNPC generates N203bn from petroleum products in July 2021<\/p>\n<p>FEC approves N5.7bn for agric sector, Gashua water scheme<\/p>\n<p>Zulum explains closure of IDPs, restriction on food aide<\/p>\n<p>FG launches Deep De-carbonization Project to curb emissions<\/p>\n<p>FG, stakeholders assess countrys participation in COP26<\/p>\n<p>How I kidnapped 9-yr-old from school, got N1.5m ransom from parents- Suspect<\/p>\n<p><strong>DAILY INDEPENDENT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MTN Set To Leverage Google, Dotgo Platforms To Serve Over 82 Million Subscribers<\/p>\n<p>Why FG Inaugurated Trade Disputes Committee With Ghana<\/p>\n<p>Police Arrest Man With Human Head, Kidnap Suspect, Cultists In Ondo<\/p>\n<p>FEMA Reaffirms Commitment To Finding Long-term Solution To Fire Outbreaks In Abuja<\/p>\n<p>Trump Asks Supreme Court To Block Release Of Documents<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEW TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Crossover services threatened as FG restricts gatherings to 50% capacity<\/p>\n<p>Presidency raises the alarm over possible terrorist attack in Abuja<\/p>\n<p>COVID-19: Infected travellers besiege airports<\/p>\n<p>Titan Trust Bank acquires majority stake in Union Bank<\/p>\n<p>FG mulls new measures to preserve highways<\/p>\n<p>ISWAP kills 5, injures 16 as President Buhari visits Maiduguri<\/p>\n<p>Omicron: Rewane predicts gloomy economy for next year<\/p>\n<p>Stakeholders back CBN&#8217;s agro-industrial interventions<\/p>\n<p>National policy&#8217;ll transform agriculture in Nigeria &#8216;Minister<\/p>\n<p>FG restates commitment to boost sorghum production<\/p>\n<p>Citizens rights: Reps frown at maltreatment of Nigerians abroad<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLUEPRINT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Extend salary bonus to pensioners, NLC begs el-Rufai<\/p>\n<p>NANS warns FG against subsidy removal, urges end to ASUU crisis<\/p>\n<p>Yuletide: IPCR DG calls for peaceful celebration<\/p>\n<p>Lokoja River port to be operational soon &#8216; 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